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Commuters' anger as Government warns regional rail fares could soar to pay for improved services
RAIL passenger groups reacted with anger last night as the Transport Secretary warned regional fares might have to soar to pay for better services.
New transport ministers named
The Prime Minister's summer reshuffle has meant some changes at the Department for Transport. Claire Perry has replaced Stephen Hammond as Parliamentary under secretary, and John Hayes has become the new minister of state. Baroness Kramer remains as minister of state as well, representing the Department in the House of Lords.
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- South Wales to get new £1bn motorwayA route for a £1bn motorway for south Wales to ease congestion around Cardiff and Newport is announced to mixed reaction.
The Herald
- One in five speed cameras workingONLY 20% of speed cameras work at any given time, according to new figures.
The Telegraph
- Do you know your penalty points?As ministers consider doubling the penalty for using a mobile phone while driving, do you know the maximum number of points each offence is worth?
Manchester Evening News
- MP blasts highways bosses over 'utter carnage' of Denton roadworksAndrew Gwynne says the latest phase of work on Denton Island has been poorly planned
Wales Online
- New £1bn motorway to relieve M4 bottleneck at Newport gets Welsh Government go-aheadThe Welsh Government has opted for the most expensive option to relieve congestion on the M4 around Newport
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